1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual 1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filterif the vehicle is mainly driven under one ormore of these conditions:- In heavy city traffic where the outsidetemperature regularly reaches 90°F(32°C) or higher.- In hilly or mountainous terrain.- When doing frequent trailer towing.- Uses such as found in taxi, police ordelivery service.Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of theseconditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:52,500 Miles (87 500 km)17 Change engine oil and filter (or every12 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service.Lubricate the parking brake cable guides,underbody contact points and linkage. Ifequipped with grease fittings, lubricate thesuspension and steering linkage (or every12 months, whichever occurs first).0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information. During tire rotation,check brake calipers for fieedom of movement.Refer to the appropriate GM service manual forproper caliper service procedures.DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:7-30
I Long; TripMighway Maintenance Schedule60,000 Miles (100 000 km)0 Change engine oil and filter (or every12 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service.0 Lubricate the parking brake cable guides,underbody contact points and linkage. Ifequipped with grease fittings, lubricate thesuspension and steering linkage (or every12 months, whichever occurs first).Inspect engine accessory drive belt.0 Replace air cleaner filter.An Emission Control Service.I0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damageor leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket forany damage. Replace parts as needed.An Emission Control Service.0 Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)system (2.2L Code 4 engine only).An Emission Control Service.7-31
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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filterif the vehicle is mainly driven under one ormore of these conditions:- In heavy city traffic where the outsidetemperature regularly reaches 90°F(32°C) or higher.- In hilly or mountainous terrain.- When doing frequent trailer towing.- Uses such as found in taxi, police ordelivery service.Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of theseconditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:52,500 Miles (87 500 km)17 Change engine oil and filter (or every12 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service.Lubricate the parking brake cable guides,underbody contact points and linkage. Ifequipped with grease fittings, lubricate thesuspension and steering linkage (or every12 months, whichever occurs first).0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information. During tire rotation,check brake calipers for fieedom of movement.Refer to the appropriate GM service manual forproper caliper service procedures.DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:7-30
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